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A pair of Italian carved giltwood lacca a mecca small console tables, Roman circa 1735
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- each: 89cm. high, 64cm. wide, 34.5cm. deep; 2ft.10½in., 2ft.¾in., 1ft.1in.
each with a later inset shaped amethyst top on a slate ground, above a pierced frieze, the support terminating in a winged grotesque mask on a shaped base carved with lambrequins terminating in toupie feet, the whole carved with s-scrolls, flowers and foliage; variation in construction and carving
Condition
Colour less greenish overall, more natural and attractive than in catalogue photograph and the tops are more purple. Both slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Attractive detail to carving. Top of one restored with areas of infill. Old minor restorations to carving. In overall good conserved condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Maurizio Agnellini, Mobili Italiani del settcento, Milan, 1990, p. 118, for a Roman console table, one of a pair of similar design with the scrolls and grotesque masks, as on this pair, reproduced here in fig.1.
Maurizio Agnellini, Mobili Italiani del settcento, Milan, 1990, p. 118, for a Roman console table, one of a pair of similar design with the scrolls and grotesque masks, as on this pair, reproduced here in fig.1.